1955-D Lincoln Wheat Cent

This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a 'Wheat Penny,' dated 1955 with a 'D' mint mark indicating it was struck at the Denver Mint. The obverse features the iconic profile of Abraham Lincoln designed by Victor David Brenner. The coin is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin/zinc. Physically, it displays a circulated brown patina typical of copper coins from mid-century. Notable condition issues include significant green oxidation or 'verdigris' across the bust and fields, which is a common form of environmental damage that can eventually pit the metal if untreated. The strike shows moderate wear on the high points of Lincoln's hair and jawline. While this is the same year as the famous 1955 doubled-die error, this specific specimen is a standard 'D' mint mark strike and does not appear to exhibit doubling. The legends 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' 'LIBERTY,' and the date '1955' remain legible despite the surface corrosion and general circulation wear. The rim shows minor contact marks but remains mostly intact. Overall, the piece represents a common-date mid-century circulation coin in a lower grade due to the visible corrosion.

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